Neglected and delinquent

The Department of Education Office of Elementary and Secondary Education awarded the Mississippi Department of Education $195,919 under the Title I State Agency Program for Neglected and Delinquent Children and Youth (CFDA 84.013) on July 1, 2026. The award funds educational services for neglected and delinquent children and youth in State-run institutions for juveniles, community day programs, and adult correctional institutions, supporting educational continuity and successful transitions to school or employment upon release. The formula grant covers the period from July 1, 2026 through September 30, 2027, with place of performance in Jackson, Mississippi. The Mississippi Department of Education, through its Office of Grants Management and Budget, administers the award and typically sub-awards funds to local educational agencies, local school districts, and community organizations to deliver targeted educational programming and dropout prevention services across the State.